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A Peek into My Editing Space
Welcome! I am excited to give you a behind-the-scenes peek into my editing space. I know that it’s hard to trust someone with your project – especially in this digital age, where working with strangers virtually and with AI are the norm. You want to be confident that your project is being handed over to…
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Beyond the Red Pen: An Editor with a Teacher’s Heart
An Editor with a Teacher’s Heart I approach every project with a unique blend of classroom experience and editorial expertise. My teacher-editor lens helps me see each manuscript as a whole while also noticing the small moments where an author may need clarity, encouragement, or direction. After a decade working as an elementary school teacher,…
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How I Keep Feedback Kind and Constructive – It’s an Art
When I tell people I’m a book coach and copy editor, they often imagine me with a red pen, slashing through manuscripts like a literary Grim Reaper. But that’s not how I work. And honestly? That’s not what most writers need. As an editor I keep feedback kind and constructive. Yes, feedback should be honest.…
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Why Editing Isn’t Just About Grammar: It’s About Protecting the Reader’s Experience
When most people hear the word editing, they think of red pens, grammar rules (the dreaded grammar police), and someone wagging a finger at a misplaced comma. But editing isn’t just about grammar. While yes—grammar matters. But as a book coach and editor, I can tell you that editing goes much deeper than sentence structure.…
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Why You’re Not “Too New” to Work with an Editor
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Explaining the Editorial Process
